SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line through the indicated point with the indicated slope. Write the final answer in the form y=mx+b m=-9; (5, -2)

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Question 809593: Write the equation of the line through the indicated point with the indicated slope. Write the final answer in the form y=mx+b
m=-9; (5, -2)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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You have all needed except for knowing "b", the y-intercept. Solve for b.
b=y-mx.
Now substitute the given information to compute b:
b=-2-%28-9%295
b=-2%2B45
b=43

The desired equation is y=-9x%2B43